Photos will not sync with iphone

SInce I updated my iPhone to IOS6, and downloaded iPhoto update, I can't synce photos to my iPhone.
The check box for syncing selected photos in iTunes is grayed out.
I already tried all the options to rebuild the iPhoto database, no luck.  I checked with my iPod, I can't download photos to it, either.
Versions:
OSX: 10.8.2
iTunes: 10.7
iPhoto: 9.4
IOS: 6

OK,
I called Apple support, and after a couple callbacks my issues are solved. (Or at least worked around)
It was definitely the ampersand "&" issue in iPhoto.
For now, you can't have an "&" in any of your album, slideshow or event names.
In addition, you can't select any music for slideshows that has an "&" anywhere in the songe title, artist, album, etc.  If you have a good sized music library and search for "&", you may be surprised how often this character shows up.
If you have ever included music for a slideshow that has a "&", it works best if you select different music from the default music library that comes with iPhoto. 
The Apple Support guy told me that an iPhoto update will be out in the coming weeks that addresses this issue, but he did not have  firm date.
I was very impressed by the professionalism, knowledge, and clear instructuions I received from Apple Support.  They definitely know how to work with customers.

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